Pattern Notes

Chain 2 at the beginning of the row counts as first dc.

Carry the yarn loosely up the side when not in use.

Pattern

With CA, ch 27.

Row 1 (RS): Dc in the 4th ch from hook and in next 3 ch, (dc2tog) twice, dc in next 3 ch, (2 dc in next ch) twice, dc in next 3 ch, (dc2tog) twice, dc in next 3 ch, 2 dc in last ch, changing to MC in last dc, turn.

Row 2: Ch 2, working in back loops only, dc in same st and in next 3 sts, (dc2tog) twice, dc in next 3 sts, (2 dc in next st) twice, dc in next 3 dc, (dc2tog) twice, dc in next 3 sts, 2 dc in last st, changing to CB in the last dc, turn.

Row 3: With CB, rep Row 2.

Row 4: With CA, rep Row 2.

Row 5: With MC, rep Row 2. Fasten off.

Edging

Rnd 1: Join new MC with sc in side of Row 1, working up the side, place 2 sc in side of each row (10 sc), rotate to work across the top of Row 5, (using both loops) 2 sc in first st, sc in each of next 4 sts, sc2tog twice (using 4 sts), sc in next 2 sts, 2 sc in next 2 sts, sc in next 2 sts, sc2tog twice (using 4 sts), sc in next 4 sts, 2 sc in final st, rotate to work down the side, placing 2 sc in the side of each row (10 sc), rotate and work along the underside of Row 1, working 1 sc in next 24 sts, join with sl st in first sc. Fasten off.

Strap

With MC, ch 14.

Row 1 (RS): Dc in 4th ch from hook and in next 11 sts. (12 dc)

Row 2: Ch 2 (counts as first dc, yes ch 2, not 3), working in back loop only, dc in each st across. (12 dc)

Rows 3-36: Rep Row 2. Fasten off.

Note: Work more or less rows for the proper fit. When added to the Eye Mask portion, add the strap so that it is 0.5-1” smaller than the desired total diameter for the best fit.

Assembly

With tapestry needle and MC, sew Strap onto either side of the Eye Mask.